For a special post-defence episode of Her Royal Science, my partner – fellow graduate student at the University of British Columbia – is back by popular demand, reprising his role from E01 as interviewer. We candidly reflect upon the last four years, discussing the emotional challenges of a PhD as a BIPOC in STEM. We also touch upon the numerous lessons learned over the course of my graduate degree.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/06-still-me

In this episode, we talk to a research technician and recent UBC MSc graduate Sarah Louadi. We explore the importance of mental health in graduate school, and discuss how dance helps her find balance. Further, we touch upon Sarah's personal experience with her graduate supervisor, and what aspects of their relationship she found crucial to her success.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/05-the-power-in-sum

In this episode, we talk to postdoctoral researcher Dr. Travis Hodges, a native Winnepeger who recently moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. We explore the importance of mentorship in academia and the notion of being an underrepresented minority in STEM.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/04-a-series-of-fortunate-events

In this episode, we talk to a brilliant PhD student, Sydney Vita, who is in pursuit of her Neuroscience degree. We explore the importance of early childhood experiences which can lay the foundation for one's adult perspectives. We also touch upon the notion of paying it forward and empowering those who need it most.

In this episode, we talk to a brilliant PhD student, Sydney Vita, who is in pursuit of her Neuroscience degree. We explore the importance of early childhood experiences which can lay the foundation for one's adult perspectives. We also touch upon the notion of paying it forward and empowering those who need it most.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/03-toni-morrison

In this episode, we talk to a spectacular PhD student in pursuit of her Engineering degree. One of the major themes within this episode was the discomfort of tokenism within a male-dominated field. We also explore the non-linear nature of her degree, and coping mechanisms she employs when experiments don't go as planned.

In this episode, we talk to a spectacular PhD student in pursuit of her Engineering degree. One of the major themes within this episode was the discomfort of tokenism within a male-dominated field. We also explore the non-linear nature of her degree, and coping mechanisms she employs when experiments don't go as planned.

Episode transcript available here: https://www.herroyalscience.com/post/02-get-a-cat

Welcome to Her Royal Science, a revolutionary and accessible podcast created to feature minorities in STEM from around the world. In this episode, get to know the Her behind Her Royal Science. An introduction to who she is and why she felt this podcast was necessary.